The pedestrianisation of Northcote Road has been confirmed to begin on April 16 of this year.

The pedestrianisation had been confirmed at the end of February but the council have now announced official dates.

Between the Easter weekend and the end of September the popular shopping and leisure destination will be closed to traffic every weekend.

This will allow for the many bars and restaurants to utilise the outside space to promote al-fresco drinking and dining.

The pedestrianisation was first arranged in the summer of 2020 when lockdown rules had been eased.

It proved to be such a success amongst locals and businesses that it was re-introduced in 2021 and again this year.

The move mirrors a similar council initiative in Wandsworth's Old York Road whose hospitality businesses have also been given al-fresco space, and where consideration is now being given to its permanent pedestrianisation.

As well as boosting local businesses, both schemes have made roads safer for pedestrians and cyclists and in turn are aiding in achieving the town hall's climate change targets.

The consultation on the final design for the permanent pedestrianisation of Old York Road has now closed but views can still be expressed via email to [email protected]

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